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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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